Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sun 4/28/24 9:26 PM

Pillar has cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent from the White Sox, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar was designated for assignment by the White Sox on Friday, and he'll now look for another opportunity elsewhere instead of reporting to Triple-A Charlotte. The outfielder has struggled to a .160 batting average with a home run, four RBI, a run scored and two stolen bases over 25 at-bats in 17 games this season.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Fri 4/26/24 1:17 PM

The White Sox designated Pillar for assignment Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 35-year-old posted a .160/.290/.360 slash line through 32 plate appearances, and he'll lose his place on Chicago's 26-man and 40-man rosters to make room for Tommy Pham. Pillar could elect to become a free agent if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Wed 4/24/24 11:46 PM

Pillar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar hadn't picked up a hit since April 13 (six at-bats) and Wednesday's homer was his first long ball of the campaign. Pillar is batting .174 with three RBI across 29 plate appearances.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sat 4/13/24 10:27 PM

Pillar went 1-for-2 with a walk Saturday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar didn't have a particularly notable game, but he did make his second consecutive start at cleanup. Both have come against lefties, and all four of his starts on the year have come in that scenario. Though Pillar is currently on the short side of a platoon, he could see his playing time tick up due to the number of injuries the White Sox have faced early on.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sat 3/30/24 10:38 AM

Pillar is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar started in right field and batted seventh against a southpaw on Opening Day. He went 0-for-3 with one strikeout in a game that saw the White Sox shut out on three hits. Left-handed-hitting Dominic Fletcher will get the start in right field Saturday and bat sixth against Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sun 3/24/24 12:19 PM

Pillar signed a major-league contract with the White Sox on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder was cut loose by Chicago on Friday, but he'll end up rejoining the organization a couple days later. Pillar should serve as the White Sox's No. 4 outfielder and isn't likely to have much fantasy utility.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Fri 3/22/24 8:03 PM

The White Sox released Pillar on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar signed a minor-league deal with Chicago in the offseason and was looking to claim a spot on the White Sox's bench, but he will miss the cut and instead enter the open market. Pillar went 11-for-44 during spring training while driving in five RBI, and he may attract interest from other teams looking for organizational outfield depth.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Fri 2/2/24 8:45 PM

Pillar signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar appeared in 81 games with Atlanta last season, slashing .228/.248/.416 with nine homers and 32 homers across 206 plate appearances. The 35-year-old outfielder figures to compete for a roster spot during spring training, though Pillar's role likely caps out as a short-side platoon partner for Oscar Colas.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Sun 9/24/23 10:06 PM

Pillar went 2-for-6 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI over both games of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar's homer came in the nightcap, giving Atlanta a 4-3 lead in the fourth inning. He's slumped lately, going 4-for-24 (.167) over his last nine contests with just five RBI. For the season, the veteran outfielder is at a .227/.247/.411 slash line with eight long balls, 30 RBI, 26 runs scored and four stolen bases through 77 contests in a platoon role.

Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Thu 8/31/23 12:32 AM

Pillar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar ended a few droughts with his effort Wednesday. He hadn't homered since May 30, a span of 32 games, while his last steal came June 30. The outfielder has done little to earn more playing time -- he's hitting a meager .189 (7-for-37) in August. Overall, he's at a .230/.256/.421 slash line with seven homers, four steals, 23 RBI, 23 runs scored and eight doubles through 160 plate appearances as a short-side platoon option.